Another historical day occurred at Michigan International Speedway on Thursday, May 22 as the original infield scoreboard located next to the Infield Care Center was torn down. The scoreboard had been a staple on the MIS grounds for nearly 40 years.

A motivational letter that Kyle Busch received during the off season from Kyle Savoie, a 12-year-old fan, has inspired Busch to develop a program that will recognize children for experiences and achievements that had a positive effect on their lives. The “Riding Shotgun with Kyle Busch Motorsports” Essay Contest will allow one child, age 5 to 12, to have a decal with their name and 2.5” x 3.5” photo above the passenger window of Busch’s No. 18 truck for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series VFW 200 at MIS on Saturday, August 20.

About 2,000 students representing more than 100 teams from around the world will compete in one of the most prestigious of the SAE Collegiate Design Series events this week at Michigan International Speedway.